How long should I plan for a layover in Lisbon?

The best layover in Lisbon is 4–72 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Lisbon?

Lisbon is visa-free for US passport holders — no visa is required for a layover.

What should I do during a layover in Lisbon?

Belém Tower. Pastéis de nata. Alfama trams.

Is Lisbon a good layover city?

Lisbon scores 74/100 on LayoverScore™. It is a solid layover option, especially if you have 4+ hours.

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LIS · Layover Guide

Lisbon

Stop in Lisbon.

Best layover: 4–72hfoodhistoryculture

LayoverScore™

Visa-free · US passport20 min to center

Transit map — Lisbon airport to city center

20 min from airport to city center

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74LayoverScore™

Why Lisbon scores 74

Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing

DiscoverThings to do in the city

EaseTransit ease, visa access

min to center

metro

01Metro (35 min)
02Bus (40 min)

73 min by Pç. Chile - Fetais

01Belém Tower
02Pastéis de nata
03Alfama trams

Experiences in Lisbon

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Just Arrived~60 min1 min walk
Viseversa Restaurant & Bar~60 min1 min walk
Drinks4all~75 min1 min walk
Rf Communications~75 min1 min walk
Traveling Spoon~90 min1 min walk
Panda Tours~90 min1 min walk

Castelo de São Jorge4.5
Praça do Comércio4.7
LX Factory4.5
Lisbon Cathedral4.4
Praça Marquês de Pombal4.6

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Jan

11°

Feb

11°

Mar

13°

Apr

15°

May

18°

Jun

20°

Jul

21°

Aug

22°

Sep

21°

Oct

19°

Nov

14°

Dec

12°

Sunshine hours

Rainfall

At the airport

6 lounges

Planning guides

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Routes through Lisbon

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